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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-06-18
The Merciless Enemy of Labor.

In the fields of industry, says Rev.
T. j. Conaty, capital and labor are
often in disagreement; but the merci-
less, ceaseless enemy of labor is intern.
perance.
AT times capital and labor agree and
the contest ceases or is modified. But
between labor and intemperance there
can never be any truce, and intemper'
ance will cease to inilict damage only
when it has been overcome and not
compromised with.
Temperance will unite more knots
in the labor problem than all the laws
that all the Legislatures in the country
can pass. M Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-06-18
TEMPERANCE READING.
ONLY A GLASS.

Only a glass in the barroom,
Only a single glass;
Only a lack OF courage,
Only the answer yes"
Only an evil companion,
Slyly Turing him on;
Only a "free-hearted Charlie"
And the fatal work is done.
Only a ''little bit tipsy,"
Only blood-shot eyes,
Only pleading mother,
Only a wife's surprise;
Only an aching forehead,
Only a bruised face,
Only broken promise,
Only a deep disgrace.
Only a cherries shanty,
Without fire or wood,
And little half-clad children
Wailing and crying for food;
Only curses for kisses,
Only sorrow and woe,
Only a drunken father,
Only an angry blow.
Only weeping children,
Only a dying wife,
Only another promise
Only a drunkard's life!
o! The woe and anguish,
What mortal tongue can tell
Only glass in the barroom,
Only a drunkard's hell
Schuyler Sears, in ohio Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-06-18

The great temple of Karnak, at
Thebes, Egypt, contains the Oldest boz
tanical work in the world. L is sculp-
tured on the walls, and represents for
eign plants brought home by Thotmes
III. from campaign in Arabia. Not
only is the plant or tree shown, but the
leaves, fruit and seed-pods are illus
trated separately, after the fashion O
modern botanists. Boston Budget
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-06-18

According to Major General A. Won
Tillo, of the Russian army, the longest
river in the world is our own Missouri
Mississippi, which has a length of Aba
miles. Next comes the Nile, 4,020 miles;
the Yangtze-kiang, 3,15S miles; and the
Amazon, 3,O63 milcs.-N. Y Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-06-18

Sew on buttons over a darning-
needle, and when done pull out the
needle, and the buttons will be found
much looser than those sewed on in the
ordinary way and will not pull of as
easily. Indianapolis Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-06-18

He said he never had one, but when
a 250-pound man stepped on his foot
he had to acknowledge the corn.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
d Samar1tans-Twen S
 nnnnas nn hInn RInMna

An interesting temperance meeting was held last night in Samaritans' hall under the auspices of the Good Samaritans' Temper ance society. William H. Conklin presided. H. P. Boyd of Worcester, Mass., made an ex- ceedingly interesting temperance address. He was followed by William H. Fisher, who made powerful plea for temperance An invitation was then given for signatures to the total abstinence pledge. Twenty-four persons responded. Miss Li1la Fisher gave two recitations which were received with ap- plause. She is a very talented elocutioniat and possesses rare vocal powers. O. Mooney sang a favorite selection.
 Next Sunday evening a quartette will sing at the meeting.
 Last Saturday evening in Samaritans' hall much larger number than usual assembled at the regular Saturday night meeting Vice President Cameron presided. Mr. Cameron gave sketch of his experience, in which he referred to the dark days when he drank liquor and of the bright days since his reformation.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.
It Does About Five Hundred Dollar
 

1t Does About Five Hundred Dollars
 Damage.
 Last night about seven o'clock fire alarm was struck from box No. 6, on the corner of Grove and York streets, by pr. Charles H. Crockett. The fire was in the two-story brick building on the corner of York Square and Ashmun street. The lower floor is occu- pied by William La Roche as @ saloon, while overhead reside two Swedish families. The fire was first discovered by one of the fami- lies in the second story, and two little boys were sent to notify MT. La Roche at his home, No. 10 Prospect Place, as the fire was on the first floor.
 The fire was Q very peculiar acting one. Nobody knew how it originated, or in fact anything about it. The floor was not burn ed through, neither were the walls or the ceiling. The flames spread very rapidly, but did nothing more than to char the walls and the ceiling and the floor. One large mirror in the saloon was broken by the heat. Con siderable damage was done by water.
 MT. La Roche said he could not estimate the loss last night, but it was covered by in- surance. The building belongs to John T. Pohlman The damage done to it will prob- ably not exceed $25O, which is covered by insurance. The damage to MT. La Roche's things is estimated at about $250.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Given Away Free

Every day until January 1st. We have placed in our show window sample of our special Christmas presents to be given away to all purchasers of one pound of tea. They consist of large majolica pitchers, decorated China pitchers, majoliea butter dishes, elaborate vases (ten inches high) china cups and sau- cers, glass and majolica dishes, handsome decorated pink vases, scrap and autograph albums, nine inch nickel-p1ated shears (just what every young and old lady wants), large size wax dolls, children's sets, etc., etc. Just look in our window and see for yourself. Remember they are given away every day. Holiday goods sold for cash at bottom prices. All goods guaranteed satisfactory or money refunded Centennial American Tea compa- nv, 363 State street. N. B.-Handsome eal- endars given away gratis Christmas week with fire alarm signals. d12 If
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
THE LATE MRS. COUPON.
Death of a Prominent Member
 Center Church.

Death of a Prominent Member Of Center Church.
 Mrs. Emily W. Colton, wife of Mir. Joseph Colton of 954 Chapel street, died at her hus- bands residence late Saturday night at the age of eighty-six years, after an illness of several months duration. The late Mrs Colton's maiden name was Miss Emily w. Stockbridge, and she was a native of Whate- 1y, Mass, where she was well known for her benevolent works. The deceased caused to be erected 8 parsonage and barn for the pas- tor of the Congregational church in Whately, and during her last visit to the latter place she gave @ fine library to the church. The late Mrs. Colton in early life married MT. s. W. AlIis, who was at one time proprietor of the Tontine hotel and af- forwards proprietor of the New Haven House. Later MT. s. H. Moseley, the pres snt proprietor, became his partner in run ming the New Haven House. MT. Allis died at that hotel in 1868. In 1869 the deceased lady married Dr. Foote, and some years af- ter Dr. Foote's death she on January 30, 1879, was married to General Colton, who survives her. The late Mrs. Colton was an active member of Center church and was warmly identified with all the benevolent undertakings of the church.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
In Memory of John B. Finch.

Rescue and Howard lodges of Good Tenn plars will hold joint meeting this (Monday) evening at the lodge room, TIA Chapel street, to commemorate the death of the late R. w. G. c. T. John B. Finch. The Rev. o. J. Range and other prominent members will ad- dress the meeting and collection will be taken to aid the erection of suitable monu- ment to their late chief. A similar collec- tion will be taken in every subordinate lodge throughout the world, and it is expected that the sum realized will be sufficient to make the monument an imposing one
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12

Every OvercOa1 in our Mems, Youths, Boys and Chiidren's depart ments has been marked down to close them out We have had 8 rattIing OVerc0Rt sale through the months of October and November, and this month we propose to clear our counters of every heaVygarment On them, This morning we open fire on several hundred splendid Win ter OVercOats of plain and Fur Beavers, Ker. seys, NKeItOns, Cassi- neres, Heavy DiagOn- als 8nd ChinchiIlas. Some of these garments are sRtfn.Iined through out, most of them have silk sleeve Things.
 Among this dfspIayare as fine OverC0ats as we ever offered OUT trade, coats that sold freely at Is. IS, 20, 23, 25, 2S, 30 and S3A. Every one of these coats haVebeen marked down from S2 to $5 each. Our entire stock in Boys and Chil. dren's department has received the sametreRt- ment as the Men's-.-.. every garment marked down. We make 8 grand mark-dOWn sale at close of each seasons business, and thepublic know that when we say we have marked our goods down. that 1t means business every time. Our entire stock of Mems Heavy Listers, ReeferS and Vests, and all cold weather gar- ments marked down to close. First to come will be sure of finding their size. We wish to call special attention to our plain heavy Over coats marked down to $, 6. 6 and $1O. Also Boys and ChiIdren's OVRrcnafs. mark ed down to 3, 4. 5, 6 and $5. Everyone of them arc bargains.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Monday. December I2, 1887.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

 An Endless Variety-Monson 6 Carpenter. An Overfow-C. F. Beckley. Auction Sale-J o. WasSerbach. A Neat Present-J. A. Duncan. Broomssat Wholesale Prices-R w. Mills. Christmas Gifts-At Wiley's. Ohristmas Gifts-Brooks & Co. Dr. Kilmer's Female Remedy-At Druggists. Flour-Cooper & Nichols. For Rent-fenennents F. s. Andrew & Go. Furs-Burgess & Burgess. Great Christmas Bargains-F. M. Brown & Co., Holiday Goods-W. J. Atwater & Co. Holiday GoodS-F. M. Brown & Co. Holiday Goods-McIntyre, Mcguire & Go. Horses To-Day-Parker's Stables. Investments and Insurance-H. 0. Warren 6 Co. Investment securities-Bunneu & Scranton. Keep It Dark-Grand Opera House. Little Puck-HyperiOn Theater. Mexie Nerve Food-At Druggists Meeting-Board of Aldermen. Mrs Clark's Purchase-R. w. Mills. New Ravens vs. Bridgeports-Polo Rink. Notice-Hiram Lodge. One Car of Horses-Smedley 6 Sheets. Presents Given Away-Centennial Am. Tea Co., Pleasant Purgative Pills-Dr. Pierce. Probate Notice Estate of White, Clarzson & Co. Report-National Tradesmen's Bank. Report-New Haven County National Bank. Rubber Boots-M. Bristol & Sons. Scotch Oats Essence-At Druggists. The New Fantasma-New Haven Opera House. Toys and TreeS-At Ashmun's. Wanted-Bookkeeper-M Wanted-Girl-360 Peck Street,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
HnIfdav GaaAa.

People wishing to find full line of paper, twine, fancy box papers, inkstands, paper cutters and other holiday goods will do well to visit W. J. Atwater & Co.'s well known double store, ,956 and 96O Grand avenue, where the best articles in the market of this line are to be found. The prices are so low and the goods so we'll adapted to helping make 6 stMerry Christmas" that lots of them are be- inp sold
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
nIad SuddeuIv.

Rev. Dr. E. P. Humphrey, one of the old est and most distinguished ministers of the South, who died suddenly Friday afternoon at the residence of his son, Judge Alexander Humphrey, in Louisville, Ky, was first cou- sin of ex-President Porter of Yale college and also of H. s. Barbour and s. Barbour of Hartford
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Adviee to methere,

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup for chill drer teething is the prescription of one of United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's value is incalculable. It relieves the child from pain, cures dysens tsry and diarrh@a, gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price 25c bottle.
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
THE GREAT CHARITY FAIR.
What they are Doing in the Surround
 ing Towns.

they
 ing Towns.
 Woodbridge and Orange were notified by the soliciting committee that they needed two milch cows for the coming Grand Army fair. In the former town P. Earle Peck took hold of the matter and in forty-eight hours he had money enough collected to purchase the best COW in Woodbridge. Orange is the home of Comrade William c. Russell of Admiral Foote post, who found that his neighbors contributed so freely that the amount needed was made up almost before he was aware of it. The following were contributors to the fund:
 I WOODBRIDGE.
 Charles J. Peck, William ". Peck, Charles T. Walker, M. E. Baldwin, P. E. Peck, Chas. E. Peck, Robert Payne, Rollin B. Newton, William silex, Charles Northrop, George P. Morgan, Daniel Tolles, John Jay, ! Lucas Prank, Marshal Northrop, Mrs. Lottie c. Kirk, Robert Lindsey, s. P. Marion, Ephraim R. Peck, Jacob Biesiegel, Charles Hall, Erwin J. Newton, Ira w. Baldwin, Miss Elizabeth Russell, Isaac Stone, Newton J. Peck, Samuel F. Sperry, James R. Baldwin, Theodore R. Baldwin, ! Raymond Baldwin, Frederick P. Finney, | Elias T. Clark 6 Son, Henry 0. Peck, John
 J. Baldwin, Howard R. Baldwin, Arthur
 Baldwin, Daniel 0. Augur, Edward Beecher, Wells H. Beecher, John J. Beecher, Miss Catharine L. Beech
 CT, Nathan P. Peck, William F.
 Morgan, Charles Thompson, John M. Lines, William w. Cornell, Frederick Goodwin. Henry Smith, Lauren Doolittle, A. F. Keys, Stephen M. Peck, John M. Merwin, Stephen P. Perkins, John Peck, Charles Jennings, Lewis Hitchcock, Rufus Clark, Elmer E. Thomas, Benjamin Bishop, Stephen P. Brad
 ley, Cyrus Warner, Leroy c. Beecher, Mark Tucker. Charles Hitchcock, Nathan P. Merwin
 Willie Warner, Samuel Newton, James w
 Charles A. Barker, Charles N. Beecher
 James Curtiss, Newton Baldwin, Elmer B
 Little, Parson Baldwin, Dwight Todd, J. W
 Moody, Charles Warner, Jerry Harris, J. P Doo1ittle, David 0. Currie, John Currie
 Pearl P. Sperry, Hslsted Bishop, Samuel D \ Canfeld
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Drowned.

George s. Richmond, aged 63, was drowned at Goodspeed's Landing Thursday night While on his way home from his I. o. o. F lodge he tripped on the bridge railing, which was down, and fell into the river. The body was recovered Friday.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
A PIeaaant Occaaion.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Cooper were agree ably surprised last evening by visit from twenty couples from New York, Brooklyn, Harrisburg and several from this city. Toasta were drunk by Messrs. 0. A. Bailey, Morris Bengis, Charles Cooper, Abe Cooper of New York, MT. Johnson, MT. Plotrick, MT. Hay ward, s. Panikoff and several others. An orchestra of seven pieces, Louis Levine leader, furnished the music for the pleasant occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
MRS. CLARK,S
Question i'm One Breath.

QueBI1On 1h VAc DEcoSAs Can it be done!
 How does he do it?
 Was it just ss good?
 Does it seem possible?
 Mrs. Jackson, have you tried it. Auswer-Tried it? Yes indeed. And l tell you honestly that R. w. Mills, 382 State street, is selling as fine tea at 35c pound as if you will go and get pound of MT. Mills tea, then judge it on it's merit and not by the low price, you will find what tell you to be true. d12tt
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Hn"Tm~-

Many Bridgeport and stratford Grand Army men intend to come to the Admiral Foote post fair. There will be special rates to New Haven on all the divisions of the Consolidated road for G. A. R. men,
 The Present Warm Winter
 Captain John McNeil of Bridgeport, who has an accurate record of the winters for 25 years back, says the severe winter of 1s74-5 began just as this winter has, there being no severe cold until after the holidays.
 New Haven Colony Historical society. Rev. E. B. Sanford of Westbrook, author of the recent History of Connecticut, will read paper before this society at 8e'clock this (Menday) evening. The paper is enti- tied, "Connecticut, Old and New"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12

The mammoth 5c and 10c. store, 385 State street, is filled with goods of all de scription suitable for holiday presents. This store having the largest assortment of dolls, dolls fxings, toys, games, books, fancy goods and many other things in addition to tied by all who contemplate buying before purchasing elsewhere. The second floor is 8 perfect bazar and Santa Claus headquarters.
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12

The Hanlon Brothers and Manager Wall
 of the New Haven Opera House will tender 8 benefit entertainment for the Connecticut Press association on Monday, January 23, giving rendition of Voyage en Suisse" :" This association is composed of members of the editorial rooms of the State papers and is benefit organization for newspaper men, and an effort is being made to swell the fund
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
ADangerOus Predicament

Willie Cottren and Charles Wilcox, of Plainville, were skating on the Plainville pond Friday after school when Wilcox broke through the ice, and Cottrell in a rescue effort broke in also. Both were with diff culty rescued by men from neighborine
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
HYPERION THEATER,
CHURCH NOTES.

JottIngs at the Churches Yesterday.
 Rev. Mir. Nichols at Trinity church last evening preached from Isaiah xviii, 4, an excellent sermon to the young. in which he arraigned frivolity, inadequate love of dress and the fashions and unseemly hours in questionable amusements as evils that encir- cled our young people. The sermon was g strong plea for the delights of home, purity in life and conversation, wholesome books and sound intellectual, moral and relig- ious training for the youth of our city and country.
 FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.
 Rev. Dr. Chapman at the first Methodist church last evening preached a strong ser mon abounding in vigorous thought and terse sentences, setting forth the thought that it was fallacious to imagine that high character was to be won by indolence and without effort The summary process was requisite for conversions; the summary pro- cess was requisite for high attainments in Christian character. There must be strain breaking from the old moorings. The mo- mentum of all our yesterday, continued the speaker, is the habit of to-day. Grant at Vicksburg moved immediately upon the enemy's works. That's the right action Habit increases in strength. The Mississip- pi's current is strong at St. Louis; it is stronger at Vicksburg; and so increases in volume and irresistibility until it pours it's vast waters into the Gulf. The old habits of life must be fraetured-broken before the new life can begin. Summary process is requisite for conversion; it is requisite for recreation.
 At this church Miss Langdale sang in the quartette yesterday, vice Miss Daniker, who was sadly bersaved last week by the death of her mother.
 PRESIDENT DWIGHT AT UNITED CHURCH.
 Our university president, Rev. Timothy Dwight, D. D., of Yale, occupied the pulpit at the United church yesterday morning His text was, "Let him that stole steal no more"-Ephesians iv, 18th. The speaker showed forcibly that Christianity when vital ly realized divests from each believer the gin which besers him and clothes him anew in the garments of righteousness. Repentance, reform, an entire change of life spiritually is the lesson of the text.
 Murder, and Lightning, What Nexta
 It is said the jockeys are giving the horses Moxie Nerve Food, and they make from ten to twelve seconds better time. Smith says his wife does the same on the article, and threw his hired girl through the window and knocked over the picket fence just because he was innocantly kissing her behind the door. Says if he could find the man that made that he would hire Jim Dallas to lick him. His old woman says the Moxie is equal to any four hired girls and two husbands she ever saw. dig 2taW&w
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
For NearIv ven NEontha

The Misft Parlors, 781 Chapel street, have been open to the public. The general ver- dict is that goods are sold there as repre- sented There is no store in the city that can approach them in low prices and elegant custom made clothing. Splendid oyercoats, stylish, best quality and durable, almost given away
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Knights of Pythtas' Reception,

Landlord Dermody of the Arlington, An sonia, will furnish the supper tonight for Ansonia lodge, K. of F., and their visitors. A delegation of 25 is expected from Nauga- tuck, 20 from Seymour, 25 from New Haven and numerous other lodges will be repre- sented by single individuals
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12

Let us settle the question of Christmas presents for you. A silk umbrella, satchel and Brooks & Co. have exclusive styles of nInah wraps, perfect-ftting jackets and Sacaues, seal and plush, muffs and boas in lynI, fox and sable. Brooks & Co.,, Chapel, corner State.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
MRS. CLAKK's PURCHASE.
Good norning, NIrs. Jackson.

I have been to R. W. Mills, 382 State street, and bought pound of his fine tea at 35c. per pound. There is no use talking, it is equally as good as any ever bought at 60e. Mir. Mills is the tea and coffee king of New Haven. dl2 tf
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
The Present Warm Winter.
Police NOtea.

George Armstrong was arrested yesterday for inducing James Mahoney, recent ar- rival from Ireland, to enter the Museum" on Oak street, where he was robbed of roll of bills. Armstrong was charged with
 thaft
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Subscription Rntoa.

OhE YEAR, $500; SIX MONTHS, $500; rHKEr MONTHS, $1.50; ONE MONTH, 90 oFNTs. ONE WEEK, 15 GENTS; SINGLE COPIES, 3 GENTS.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
chance to RuvTUrkIab Rups

A goodly stock of antique and modern oriental rugs, carpets, portieres, etc., cah be seen at 990 Chapel street, New Haven House block. The goods will be auctioned off next Thursday and Friday. Catalogues free at
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE WASHINGTON, D. O., a, m Dec 12, 1887, For New England and Eastern New York; Much colder fair weather, preceded in the northern por- tIon of eastern New York by rain and snow, fresh northwesterly winds backing to westerly and di- Ininishing in force.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
Omcers of Won Stelnwehr Post.

Ohcers have been elected by Won Stein- wehr post, G. A. R., of this city as follows: Commander, Wiegand Schlein; senior vice commander, Conrad Hofacker; junior vice commander, Herman Trappe; quartermaster, F. Foster; surgeon, John Schmidt, chaplain Louis oberthauser; officer of the guard John Hoffman; delegates to State department, Herman Hoffmeister, Edward Sigel; finance committee, John Hegel, Jacob schroff, Con. rad Hofacker.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
RIoeGrfc Clock,

A three hundred dollar mirror and new floor with large supper room, gentlemen's smoking room and other improvements make Loomis' Temple of Music Hall the best in the city and as good as can be found in the New England States.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
ORANGE coNrR1BuT1oNs FoR THE cows.

William 0. Russell, Wellington M. An drews, Stiles D. Woodruff, Edward L. Clark, Stephen R. Russell, Theron L. filling, Stephen D. Russell, Dwight N Clark (Betha- ny.)
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12

Everything must be sold by Jan. l. The best oyercoats and suits at figures which will astonish you. No shoddy goods. You can see at glance they are frst-class. You can buy genuine chinchilla overcoat well worth $20 for $10. Don't fail to call 791 Chapel street old Register building.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12

Fine Tin, Glass and Croekery Ware.
 At the store of F. M. Hall, 30 Church street, can be found choice line of tin, glass, china and crockery ware. Gilt band ed tea seat $10 Handsome moss rose tea set $5. Lamps in great variety. Choice statuary for holidays.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-12
A Big Corset Shop.

South Norwalk will soon have a large cor set shop in operation. The factory is nearly built and rumors say that 1000 hands will be employed there.